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My mother-in-law used to have a copper beech whose resplendence was lauded across the Midlands. It was sturdy and tall, and was the undoubted guv’nor of that garden. Even better, it sheltered at its feet a fabulous gathering of cyclamen that would come out and strut their stuff once the leaves had fallen. Sadly, the tree fell and the house was sold, but I hope those cyclamen are still there.

Cyclamen coum

Needs good drainage and a bit of shade. Soak seed overnight before sowing. HxS 10cm x 20cm